Edition 69 Spring 2019 Aston Community Organisations Reviews & News & Reviews Organisations Community Aston 2 Aston upon Trent Parish Council Chairman: Cllr.Edward Hicklin, Vice Chair: Cllr.Tony Hurrell, Cllr.Catherine Alberts, Cllr.Tom Green, Cllr.Jean Longley, Cllr.Mike Selby, Cllr.Chris Toon Councillor Changes Haydn Wheeler and Steve Graham, two long standing and experienced councillors stood down in the autumn. They will both be missed as they brought commitment and knowledge to the table. Much of the work of Parish councillors goes unseen so on your behalf we offer our heartfelt thanks for their many years of dedicated service to the Parish through their role of councillor. We welcome Tash Hyde to the Council. Tash is to be co-opted at the January meeting. Tash is a well-known figure in the village and we are confident she has much to offer. Welcome Tash. Some Christmas Thanks We can’t let the old year pass without passing our thanks to those who give their time and make so much effort to make Christmas special in the village. Thanks to all those who contributed this year, Santa around the village was enjoyable as always, the Village Walk as popular as ever, the Tree and village Green lights getting better year on year, Carol services, inside and out and those Advent portals bring an exciting build up to the big day.... thank you all. Parking, Parking, Parking and other ‘Highways’ related issues For a number of meetings the issue of inconsiderate parking seems to have dominated our meetings. This together with the problems being experienced close to the church, nearside parking close to the bend and the difficulties of exiting to Swarkstone via Cuttle Bridge have led to Parish council requesting a meeting with both County and District Councils to discuss all these issues at one time. The Parish council has lobbied every large scale planning application with concerns regarding highways congestion, but we seem to be unheard. Parking at school times seems unreasonable, parking on Weston Road creates blockages, parking close to Hill Crest can be dangerous, parking on the bend close to the Church is dangerous, parking close to the post office is inconsiderate, Moor lane development ...... the list is endless and many village residents are impacted daily and there seems to be no coherent plan to examine both the reasons for the upturn in vehicle traffic and the consequences of that upturn for residents, never mind discussion of solutions. We will try our best, we do hear the complaints. Aston Recreation Centre. Things continue to progress. Car park down, new fencing up, balcony installed and even the new Clock should be working by the time you read this. A really great facility which now needs to be looked after. All villagers have contributed to this and now users need to respect both the building and the work individuals have done to bring the building to life...... mud on walls, broken shower doors not a good start. Commemorative Stone We are sure you will have noticed this addition to the Village Green. A ‘very sensitive’ and ‘appropriate ‘commemoration is the majority feedback. Thanks to the Councillors, members of Royal British Legion and Tarmac for their endeavours on this venture. Community Award At the Parish Council Annual Meeting we acknowledge our community person or group of the year with our award. However we need you to make the nomination, who deserves to be recognised. Please contact the Clerk for more details.
For up to date news of council activities and events log on to www.facebook.com/AstononTrentPC Contact us at Aston-on-Trent Parish Clerk ~ Fiona Stanbrook 01332 793272 [email protected]
Friends of Aston Brickyard Plantation Whilst waiting for the arrival of spring the FAB volunteers are hard at work, clearing away some of the debris of winter, fallen wind-blown branches and preparing areas for new trees and wildflower seeds. After the theft of our craft-built bench we have installed a couple of ‘up-cycled’ benches for visitors made from old re-claimed pallets which offer a rustic opportunity to sit and admire the seasonal changes. Some buds are already emerging from branches and we have been coppicing the hazel groves and felling a small number of self-planted ash where oaks in particular have been struggling to find light from a dense canopy. The felled trees will either be left as dead-wood habitats for small mammals and insects or used to build more benches or habitat piles. Working to our 10-year management plan we are consciously working to a ‘light touch’ conservation approach whereby we don’t over-work the site, leaving it to itself unless overgrown vegetation or lack of light is detrimental to flora and fauna. We are fortunate to work very closely with DCC Countryside Services, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and a range of wildlife groups focusing on (for example) birds, aquatics, hedgehogs, butterflies, wildflowers and trees etc many of whom we commission to undertake annual surveys as part of our natural ‘health check’ As ever, visitors, dog walkers, families are very welcome to visit and enjoy the trails around the woodlands and grasslands – we hope to see you on site as a visitor or interested in becoming a FAB volunteer. Don’t forget to visit and ‘like’ our Facebook page Aston Brickyard Plantation for news and photos 3 Aston & Weston Royal British Legion Happy New Year! 2018 was a significant year for members as we marked the centenary of the WW1 Armistice with a number of events across the Remembrance weekend. Members would like to express our thanks to all those who marched in; lined the route and volunteered to marshal the Remembrance parade, doing so safely and respectfully. Thanks also go out to David Brown for providing the parade with marching music after the disbanding of the Midshipman’s Band. If anyone knows of any marching bands in the local area that would be available for 2019, please contact our secretary. The Legion would also like to extend our thanks once again to our Poppy Appeal Organiser Jane Archer, for coordinating a fantastic door to door and static tin collection service as well as organising the annual Poppy Picnic. The Picnic this year raised £356.25 and the current total for the Poppy Appeal from Aston, Weston, Shardlow and surrounding areas is £5296.71!!! At our AGM in October, Derek Jackson became our new Branch President and after 21 years, Jim Ballington has decided to take a well-deserved retirement from being Branch Secretary. Members would like to extend their thanks to Jim for his ongoing service and dedication to the branch over the years. If you would like to join the Legion or for any other enquiries please contact our new Branch Secretary Katie Archer on 07809201624. Branch meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month, 19:30hrs upstairs in the White Hart- new members always welcome.
Supported by Village Walk 2018 The village walk committee would like to thank all walkers who helped to make this year’s event a success. Several hundred people took part and enjoyed the varied routes. It was good to see many stay for refreshments in the Memorial Hall after the walk. First and foremost it is a community event and the money raised from the walk has been distributed to the following village groups: Village pub & Dining Aston Bell Ringers Tower Fund Aston Bowls Club Aston and Weston Brownies Aston on Trent SAVE Recreation in Aston Don’t forget, there will be the The Village Shop Aston on Trent 46th village walk on December 27 2019. The White Hart We hope to see you there! Aston on Trent
Aston and Weston Bowls Club The green is currently closed for play. The start of the new season will be Sunday March 31st (the day British Summer Time begins), although this date is subject to weather conditions/state of the green. The annual dinner was held at The Cooper’s Arms in November. Prizes for the club competitions were handed out during the evening. The Club person of the year was awarded to the club’s secretary, Sue Shadbolt, in recognition of her hard work not just as secretary but also communicating with members and organising events. It is hoped that a new perimeter fence around the bowls pavilion and green will be installed before the start of the season. Following the Fish and Chip supper and quiz night that was held in January, the next social event for members will be a curling activity evening in the Memorial Hall on Saturday February 23rd. An indoor games night and a walk are planned for March. For club information please contact Jim Ballington on 405268, or Sue Shadbolt on 793083.
Aston on Trent Primary School The Staff, Governors and Pupils would like to wish all readers a Happy and Healthy New Year. We look forward to another exciting year, with lots of new experiences for our children. The Christmas productions on December 18th and 19th were a huge success. All the children performed beautifully, and we would like to thank parents and staff for helping children with their costumes. At the end of term the Artyfact Theatre came into school again, this year to perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ (very kindly paid for by ASPA). This performance was very much enjoyed by the children. We currently have places for co-opted governors on our governing body. If you would like to find out more information about the vacancies, please email [email protected]. Finally, could we please ask all parents and visitors to school to show respect for our neighbours by not parking in front of their driveways or in the turning area. Thank you for your co-operation. 4 Aston on Trent Neighbourhood Watch Helping to build a safer community for people to live and work There is one New Year’s Resolution you must not break. Improve your home security and fit the following deterrents: A burglar alarm, CCTV, shed alarm and TV simulator. Reported incidents since the last Acorn: October ��Travellers arrive on Shardlow Road. ��Scam calls claiming to be from BT and Talk Talk “threatening to terminate your internet”. ��Attempted shed break-in at 2.00am on Derby Road. Shed alarm activated and intruder fled. ��Willow Park Way 2.00am house entered keys, wallets, computers, coats, phones, bike and two cars stolen. One car and some items recovered. ��Further complaints of inconsiderate school parking by staff and parents on Long Croft and Green Leas. The school and governors have promised to monitor and improve the situation. November ��Further pre-recorded scam calls from the National Cyber Agency, Insurance claims company and BT. Reported to Action Fraud. ��CCTV sign stolen from Acre Lane. ��Blue Ford pickup seen stealing scrap metal. December ��Various phone scams. Text message received “TV licence now due pay now or receive a fine”. Recorded phone message from BT .....American female voice “Your IP address has been compromised. Press 1 on your phone to change it”. ��4 trail cameras stolen from the Brickyard Plantation then a few nights later attempted break-in at the Archery Club. ��Derby Road close to The Green silver Renault driver’s window broken. ��12.30pm Derby Road and Swarkestone Road, Weston , drive-by ball bearing shooting ..... windows broken. ��Yates Ave two vans broken into and tools stolen. ��Weston Road near to The Village Shop vehicle damaged by air gun or rifle bullet. ��Richmond Village Large bird feeder stolen. NEW CO-ORDINATORS. A warm welcome to the three new Co-ordinators recently appointed for Chellaston Lane, Ash Close and the new Woodland Nook Estate. VILLAGE CCTV. Due to problems with reliability and access the Parish Council have now agreed to upgrade the CCTV system which will be a welcome improvement.. CHILDREN’S SAFETY. The village NHWatch has supplied 300 reflective snap bands free to the Junior and Pre-schools. These are for the children to wear to and from school during the dark winter days.
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If you don’t own or have difficulty using a computer, smart phone or tablet 0 but would like to learn more for FREE then visit Richmond Village on the DIG 0 IT first Tuesday of every month. FREE digital and internet skills training The DIG-IT project is funded by the Big Lottery to provide FREE help to Richmond Village (Activities Suite) anybody living in South Derbyshire on how to use digital technology. Every 1st Tuesday of the month Citizens Advice South Derbyshire has organised sessions to help people get 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. connected. This is a FREE service to Aston on Trent villagers. Join us in 2019 We offer help with…. Dates and Times listed on the right. 5th February Email and social media Whatever you want to learn, our friendly staff and volunteers can provide Ipads and tablets th tailored support to suit you. We can help you get over the fear of using IT, 5 March Smartphones and realise the many benefits that being online can bring. 2nd April Safety and Security 7th May Online Shopping A Happy and Safe New Year to all our readers! Microsoft Office 4th June Barrie Evans Your questions answered Aston on Trent Neighbourhood Watch Chair Tel 01332 792738 or Email: [email protected] 0300 330 9002 [email protected] Aston on Trent Village Cricket Club 5 Happy New Year! In 2019 we will again be running an Under 11 team in the SDCDG Kwik Cricket League and a friendly seniors team playing on selected Sundays and evenings, so whatever your age, ability or experience, come along and get involved. Indoor nets started on Saturday 12th Jan and run from 3pm – 5pm for 10 weeks. These will be initially for seniors but we hope to have some junior net sessions too and will keep everyone updated. Junior training will be on Thursday evenings and will start in mid April. 2019 will be our third summer as an ECB All Stars Centre and the website should be available to sign up your 5-8 year old children again from late January. In terms of ground equipment, we purchased some smaller items of training equipment last summer and – with permission kindly granted by the Parish Council – are looking to install an all weather pitch during the off-season. Combined with portable batting nets will allow us to provide more practice facilities for Seniors and Juniors, especially those taking their first steps into hardball cricket from the softball Kwik Tournaments. Swarkestone 3rd XI will again play some of their home games in Aston in 2019. We will be holding our famous Race Night in March in the Memorial Hall – more details to come soon. If you would like to get involved in any way whatsoever – be it playing, coaching or helping out with the grounds then please get in touch by calling Dave Duncan on 07774 155156 or Ian Dunn on 01332 799948 or by visiting our Facebook page or new website www.aotvillagecc.play-cricket.com where you can see much more about fixtures and events.
Aston on Trent Women’s Institute In December we celebrated our institute’s birthday at the Cooper’s Arms with a great meal and a special birthday cake! We also held another WI Winter Warmer as the last one proved so popular, providing a delicious selection of homemade “soup and puds” whipped up by our members. Hopefully you were able to come along and sample a few. Our Christmas Party was a huge success - lots of fun and games, plus a fabulous fuddle with delicious party food. Rounded off by a festive jiggle on the dance floor! Also in December several of us visited Casterne Hall and also strolled around Ashbourne. Plus there was our usual winter walk around Elvaston Castle, followed by a light snack. Our plans to celebrate our 90th birthday of Aston on Trent WI this year are well underway. In July our members will enjoy a coach trip somewhere with an afternoon tea. We also bought and planted lots of bulbs on Derby Road in the village so they’ll be ready to bloom this spring, hopefully creating a gorgeous display as you enter the village. And we’re currently selecting a lovely garden bench for the village to enjoy. Our series of get-togethers, part of our campaign to alleviate loneliness, continued through December at the Heritage Centre. Anyone living locally is welcome, not just WI members, so keep these events in mind if you have a neighbour who might enjoy the opportunity to get out of the house.
Aston on Trent History Group Our 2019 monthly speaker programme is now available on our website, on notices in the Post Office, church and community noticeboards plus leaflets available from committee members or at our meetings. We have some interesting topics this year including Crich Tramway, the Cromford Canal, tales from the world of wine, John Wesley, Stanton Ironworks and Remembering the 1950s. As in previous years we have sought local speakers, with at least three residing in Aston. Our open meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month (excepting August and December) from 7.30pm in the War Memorial Hall. Admission just £2 includes refreshments. You will be made most welcome. Our archive group meets most Mondays from 10am until Noon in the All Saints’ Heritage Centre and you’re again most welcome to pop in for a chat or a delve through our hard copy or digital documents and photographs. We’ve been delighted that an increasing number of people are calling in and bringing in old photos or papers relating to our village; all of which can be copied and added to our archive. If you’re passing and you have some stories to tell or share, why not grab some refreshments at the same time; we can never get enough of Aston’s history!
Aston on Trent Golf Society The Village Golf Society meet up for a monthly Stableford golf match on Fridays in the summer, playing different courses in the area. Please see entry sheet on the events board at The Malt. Alternatively please contact any of 2019 Committee members should you require any further information. Mostly on a Friday the Proposed Fixtures for 2019 are: 29 March Morley Hayes 26th April Breadsall Moorland 17th May Chevin Two days at Cotgrave “The Nottinghamshire Sunday 16 June The Championship Course - overnight - Monday/17 June The Signature Course 5 July Horsley Lodge 26 July Don Booker Challenge 23 August Ashbourne 20 September Willesley 11 October Rushcliffe Saturday 28 December Broughton Heath “Frostbiter” 2019 Committee members are: Captain Glyn Oliver 07709 292726 Vice Captain Richard Cook Treasurer Clive Bowler 07798 882570. Secretary David Neal 07896 702473 New members welcome - We look forward to meeting you. 6
....improving facilities for all …. No 70 February 2019 The Recreation Centre The Recreation Centre extension has now been completed and thanks to the Parish Council the car park has been transformed and is now a much better, cleaner and safer area for everyone to park their vehicles. We plan on organising an official opening in the spring - watch out for the posters advertising this! Aston on Trent Village supper quiz Recreation in Aston once again organised the annual village Quiz at the Aston on Trent War Memorial Hall on Saturday, 13th October 2018. The event was, as ever, very well patronised (in fact sold out!) and Sandra Bayliss of R.I.A. said that she was delighted with the success of the whole evening – from Quizmaster Robin Sedgewick and his wife Ann’s cleverly-set questions, which were “pitched” to all abilities of ‘quizzer’ - to the really excellent fish & chip supper, which was (as always) delicious and which was kindly delivered to the venue by George’s Tradition of Long Eaton; “George’s” head office also very generously donated two of their discount cards as raffle prizes and these were very quickly snapped up by raffle winners. The David Smith Memorial Trophy was presented to the very worthy winning team “Cathy Come Home” by the Deputy Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council – Councillor David Muller – who attended with his wife Annie, and who said he’d had a most enjoyable evening and would like to come again to the event. All profits from the evening will be used to purchase furniture for the now almost completed Aston Recreation Centre, which has been rebuilt and which is already proving to be an enormous asset to the whole village by providing both sporting and recreational facilities of all kinds and for all ages, together with the option for private hire for parties, etc. and Sandra urged those present to go and view this exceptional village facility for themselves. Zumba Fitness - A Latin inspired dance fitness class. Fridays 10-11am Recreation Centre Aston on Trent All ages and abilities welcome Come and have a go, keep fit and have fun! Only £4 per session (First session is FREE!)
Lets Dance 50+ Thursdays 1.15 -2pm Recreation Centre Aston on Trent A Low impact dance-a-cise class teaching a variety of dance styles, using a wide range of music from all eras. Helping you to get moving in a fun way Only £4 per session Tiny Tots Dance A parent and child dance class for 1-4 year olds (child must be walking) Thursdays 2.15-3pm Recreation Centre Aston on Trent The classes allow your little ones to dance next to you in a well led, dance and movement to music class. Developing dance skills, coordination, rhythm and musicality through fun songs, dance and props. Every session provides little ones with the opportunity to release their energy; dance, sing, stamp, roll, jump, stretch, balance, imagine and so much more all in a safe environment. The aim of the class is to have fun in a friendly, musical environment and to really bond with your child. Come along and have a boogie!! £5 for parent and child -additional sibling £1 (Carers to participate in the class) For more information or to book please contact Natalie McCaul on 07850346702 or [email protected] Tea Dance The RIA weekly Tea Dance is gaining in popularity, and at Christmas we were invited to have our Christmas Dinner at Richmond Villages. Twenty six of us were wined and dined to a wonderful meal and then we danced the afternoon away where we were joined by residents of Richmond villages. The Tea Dance takes place at the Recreation Centre on a Tuesday afternoon 1.45 - 3.45 cost is £2.50 per person, people are also invited to come along and watch even if they can't dance. Santa Round The Village Again this event was a huge success. A big thank you to all the people who supported this. £1000 was raised and the money will be equally divided between Aston Village Cricket Club, Aston Pre School and Recreation in Aston. Special thanks to all the Benham Family for the “sleigh” for Santa and for their help before and on the day. Also Thanks to Mark Dunn and Nigel Sargeant and all members of Pre School and the cricket club who valiantly walked the village to act as collectors. Soul and Motown Next evening:- Friday March 22nd 7.30 Recreation Centre Shardlow Road Tickets £4 Pay on the door. Thank you to all our loyal patrons on our Soul and Motown nights. Happy New Year to you all from Steve, Kev and the girls. Hope to see you all in March. Future Dates May 10th, June 21st. Further information contact Steve Cooper 07778790633 Villages Garden Club After 10 years serving on the committee, the chairman and treasurer have regretfully decided to leave these positions. This was announced to our members in the summer. As we have been unable to fill these vacancies the committee agreed that the December meeting would be a meal for members and that the gardening club would be wound up at that event. It is hoped that occasional garden events may be organised by interested parties.
Visit your Village website - Linking you to your Community. www.aston-on-trent.co.uk Mailing list - to receive village information, add your name to the list. To village groups and societies - get your group listed in the address book. Aston Well Dressers 7 Aston Well Dressing Events 2019 As we head into 2019 with a strong new Committee, plans are already being developed for the main Well Dressing Event on the weekend of the 6th and 7th of July. We have had offers of help from village groups and individuals which all help to make the event successful, thank you. But we are still looking for a Well Dressing Co-ordinator, I am sure that with a village of nearly 2000 residents, we must have someone out there, all guidance will be given, so you will not be on your own, please contact the committee for more info. The first event leading up to the weekend will be the Afternoon Tea at the Memorial Hall on the 17th March, so we would like a ready supply of cakes to go with the Prosecco and tea to make this another successful event, all donations gratefully received. The next event will be the ever popular Astonbury on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th May. The Friday concert will be at All Saints Church, and the Saturday show will be at the Memorial Hall. Some acts are already booked, the remainder are to be confirmed but it will be a great show with a new Astonbury CD released for the event. We always need help from the village in running the events, with setting up during the event and clearing away roles, so please get in touch either via the fb page or through a committee member if you can offer any help.
Aston on Trent War Memorial Hall Along with the New Year we have a couple of new procedures in place at the War Memorial Hall. We have a new booking form for you to book any activities at the Hall. Please contact Gail for availability of the hall before you plan your event. We request your drinks licence 5 days before your booked event. Another change is that Duncan Wallace has retired from the committee as representative for Royal British Legion. The committee would like to thank Duncan for everything he has done for the village over the years and wish him well in the future. The refurbishment in the War Memorial Hall is now completed. I'm sure you will agree that it all looks lovely. Please help us to keep it looking this way by cleaning up after use by your groups and also private hire. Please contact me on 01332 799323 if you can offer help with the running and upkeep of the HALL or Gail Smith for booking on 01332 792541. Or [email protected]
th 107 Derby Scouts (Aston, Weston Aston Players & Shardlow) and Trent Explorers Pantomime 2019 Stamp & Deliver A huge thanks to all who helped out with Stamp & Deliver last year, from collecting mail bags and sorting in the Memorial Hall sorting office, through to pacing the streets of Aston, Weston, Shardlow and Alvaston on delivery rounds. No information available at the time of writing as to the amount raised so watch this space. Running shoes at the ready for the 2019 WESTON RUN 11am Sunday 10 March 2019 Ukrainian Centre, Weston on Trent Online entries are now open at www.107derbyscouts.org.uk for the 2 mile family fun run and the 5 mile road race. This year’s route uses the canal towpath to allow runners to enjoy our lovely With a slap of the thigh, Panto Land has opened for business countryside so we’re hoping for good weather. All welcome or once again. As I write, the glitter is being applied to our final simply come along, enjoy a bacon buttie and support the runners! rehearsals, ahead of performances on 26th & 27th January Even better, if you are able to spare an hour to help on the day as and 2nd & 3rd February 2019! a Marshall or at a water station or at the finish, please contact Craig or Tony or email louisebostock @aol.com Dick Whittington is on his way from Aston to London to seek We are always grateful for help at this popular local event. his fortune, with his trusty cat, Tommy. Will our intrepid ------adventurer defeat the evil Ratface and become the Lord Mayor Sections meet in the activity room at the Memorial Hall, of London? Will he get stranded in a foreign land? Will he Chellaston Lane, Aston-on-Trent. get stage fright? Beavers (Age 6-8) Tues 5.45 – 7pm Cubs (Age 8-10) Mon 6.40 - 8pm The only way to find out is to encourage our amateur band of Scouts (Age 10-14) Tues 7.15pm and Fri 7.30pm thespians (oh yes it is!), with cheers, boo’s and laughs aplenty. Explorers (Age 14-18) Mon 8 - 9.30pm Tickets are still available from the Village Shop. For admissions info see www.107derbyscouts.org.uk All sections are always happy to welcome new leaders and helpers. All profits go to our nominated Charities, which includes Rainbows Children’s Hospice Group Scout Leader: Craig Morris – 07748 607092 Need more info go to Group Chairman: Tony Razzell – 01332 792390 E-mail: [email protected] www.facebook.com/AstonPlayersPantomime/ 8 ALL SAINTS’ PARISH CHURCH one of the Trent and Derwent Parish Churches serving Aston on Trent, Barrow on Trent, Elvaston, Shardlow, Swarkestone, Twyford and Weston on Trent Rector: the Rev’d. Tony Luke, MA. Tel. 01332 792658. e mail: [email protected] Assistant priest: the Rev’d. Paul Hygate Tel. 01332 770574 Curate: the Rev’d. Ed Backhouse Tel. 01159 727816 Sunday services: 10.30 a.m. Family Worship every Sunday (Communion on the 2nd & 4th Sundays) 3.00 p.m. Service at Richmond Village (4th Sunday in the month) 6.30 p.m. Evensong. (1st Sunday in the month) Wednesday services: 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion. (1st & 3rd Wednesday in every month), 6.45 p.m. Compline (Every week) Have you seen the splendid new window at the West end of the tower? It lets much more light into the Church and restores an ancient feature of the building. Our next project is a complete re-wiring of the Church and installation of new lighting in the nave. Activities and Groups at All Saints’: Our Wednesday Hub meets every Wednesday at 10.30 am in the Heritage Centre. It is open to everyone any Wednesday you wish to come. The monthly pattern is as follows: 1st Wednesday: Open Café - Social time 2nd Wednesday: Open before God – Meditation 3rd Wednesday: Open Book – Bible exploration 4th Wednesday: Open-ended – Open discussion M.U. (Mothers’ Union) meets on the 4th Thursday in every month at 2.30 p.m, in the Heritage Centre. CAMEO (An informal group for women) meets on the 1st Wednesday in every month at 7.30 p.m, in the Heritage Centre. THE MENS’ BREAKFAST will be meeting at The Malt at 8.30 am on Saturday 9th March. All are welcome. BELLRINGERS meet to practise on Mondays at 8.00 p.m. THE ASTON COMMUNITY CHOIR practises on Monday evenings at 7.00 pm in the Heritage Centre. THE HERITAGE CENTRE is available for group or private bookings. Contact Alison Wheeler on 793492
LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER AT ALL SAINTS’ Mothering Sunday 31st March – 10.30 a.m. Family Communion. Palm Sunday 14th April – 10.30 a.m. Procession from Methodist Church followed by Family Communion at All Saints’. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of Holy Week – 6.45 p.m. Journey to the Cross and Compline Maundy Thursday – 7.30 pm Sung Eucharist at Weston Good Friday – 2.00 pm Last Hour Devotional Service Easter Eve – 9.00 pm Service of Light and First Eucharist of Easter Easter Day 21st April - 10.30 a.m. Family Communion. Weddings can be booked at the weekly “surgery” on Tuesday evenings, 7.00 – 7.30 pm in the Vestry. Information about getting married in Church is to be found on the website. Baptism enquiries should be directed to the Rector. Magazine We have a monthly magazine, called “On Stream” for the Trent and Derwent Parishes, printed in colour, with photographs and a children’s page. Available at 75p per month. Please contact Joe Nutman on 792659 if you would like to subscribe or receive a sample copy. 200 Club We welcome parishioners to join our 200 Club to raise money on a regular basis towards the continuing maintenance of our beautiful, ancient Church building. It costs £5 per month and the 1st prize is 20% of the month’s takings. Contact Alison Wheeler (793492) for further information. Much more information on our websites: www.astonontrentchurch.org www.trentderwentparishes.org
A Huge thank you to all the Aston Advent-urists who took part in 2018 'Living Advent Calendar'. We had 36 Windows, from the 1st December to 5th January each displaying their own wonderful take on a Carol or Christmas Song Many people have commented on how much they enjoyed viewing the displays. We hope you all have a very Happy 2019 Best wishes Monique Lees and Laura Paine Linda Cooper School of Dance is Celebrating 45 years of Dance. 9 School Principal Linda Cooper began the School in the Memorial Hall at the request of Marjorie Gibbard. From the start they had the wonderful pianist and dancer, Margaret Saxby. Many pupils have enjoyed performing in School shows and some have performed professionally and taught dance as a career. The School provides classes in ballet, tap, Modern, freestyle and street dance with gymnastic and contemporary dance being introduced, including “Diddy Dancers” for two and a half year olds and Royal Academy of Dance “Silver Swans ballet” especially created for the over 55’s. Ballet Grades give senior girls UCAS Points to help with University entrance. Parents of pupils return to dance for sheer enjoyment, which is the overriding aim of the School.
The 2018 “Carols around the Village” started on Derby Road and made its way towards the centre of the village where carols were played and enjoyed around the village Christmas Tree. This was an ideal family occasion especially for children to listen to the band and join in the festive singing. £545 was raised and has been shared equally between All Saints’ Church and The Church of England Children’s Society 2019 “Carols round the Village will be on Monday 23rd December
Richmond Village Community Engagement Following on from Easter Eggs last year, a number of Scouts made and delivered personal Christmas gifts for residents of Richmond Village, many of whom don’t receive gifts from elsewhere, a big Well Done to all involved.
Aston School Parents Association What a busy start to the year already, we’ve had the Halloween disco, the Christmas film night, Christmas cards and the return of our Christmas fair. We would love to say a huge THANK YOU to every single person that helped put together and supported the Christmas fair, it was a lovely afternoon attended by all the community. We have in the term paid for a Christmas play for pupils and for an Indian Wedding Workshop in school. We hope to continue to raise funds to provide new gardening equipment and to update the old year 2 classroom as a place for the whole school to use. In the spring term we will be having our Valentines disco which the children always love and be holding our Mothers Day gift sale. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in helping or have any fundraising ideas. You could also join our Facebook group for updates on what’s happening (search for ASPA and you should be able to find it), or follow us on Instagram, or just come and say hello! There are many ways in which you can contribute such as manning a stall at one of the fairs, baking a cake, helping at the disco, etc. Whether you choose to join the Committee or lend a hand every little bit of help is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Aston & Weston Methodist Church Minister: Rev’d John Hartley Tel: 01332 405286
It's amazing how quickly the seasons change. We have just celebrated Christmas in the cold along with long dark nights and by the time you read this,hopefully we will be seeing the early signs of spring and the promise of new life. Perhaps the uncertainties about Brexit will have been resolved by then! One thing that never changes is our God. His love is unconditional and constant for each one of us. We do not have to earn it; simply receive it and allow it/him to refresh and renew us. The gift of his Son, Jesus, our Saviour, which we remember at Christmas, is the measure of his love for us. The measure of Jesus' love is that he gave his life on the cross for us so that we can be saved from the power of sin and evil and have peace-deep and lasting peace. On Easter Sunday, April 21st this year, we celebrate his rising from death- historically well documented , assuring those who believe in him of eternal life. If you want to know more, or simply want to share with others who are followers of Jesus please get in touch or just come along to any of our services or get-togethers. You will be warmly welcomed. Cafe Church is an informal kind of worship set around a buffet tea-free. There is usually a quiz of some kind and a sketch. For more info and/or transport contact Margaret 799718 or Rev John. Please see the notice boards for details of all that's happening. ROB WILKINSON - BUILDING SERVICES Saturdays in The Memorial Hall ASTON-ON-TRENT 9.30am Little Dragons (3 ½ - 6 years) Small Extensions, Property Maintenance, 10.00am Kickboxing (8 years to Adult) Alterations, Patios Garden Walls and Fencing 11.00am Taekwon-Do (6years to Adult)
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ON THE 11th NOVEMBER 2018 THE VILLAGE REMEMBERED -WORLD WAR ONE The Village turned out in numbers for the Annual Remembrance Sunday Parade. Led by The Aston and Weston Branch of the Royal British Legion, the parade marched to the War Memorial Hall and after a short service marched to All Saints’ Church. The church was full, even standing room was at a premium. The colours were presented and the minutes silence held, a very moving occasion. It was very pleasing to see a great number of children taking part. The early evening saw around 250 people gather in and around the Lych Gate and the church grounds to join in the National Tribute reflecting 1000+ Bell ringing, and 1000+beacons being lit around the country, The Bells rang out, songs from WW1 were sung and the beacon was lit on the church tower at 19.00 hours. The Roll of Honour was called out, remembering those from Aston and Weston killed in action, and those at home who suffered hardship during and after the four years. “A Cry for Peace” was proclaimed followed by God Save the Queen, I Vow to thee my Country, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. David Brown. Events at Richmond Retirement Village. Saturday 9th February “Open Day” 10a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Wednesdays 6 February 6 March & 3 April “ Business Breakfast Networking Event 8.00 - 10.00a.m. Saturday 30 March “Welcome Spa” Open Day 11.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. Saturday 23 February - Bowls Club Curling Evening - Memorial Hall Sunday 10 March 107th Scouts “Weston Fun Run” Ukrainian Centre Weston on Trent 11.a.m. Sunday 17 March - Well Dressers “Afternoon Tea” - Memorial Hall Friday 22 March “Soul & Motown” RIA. Recreation Centre 7.30 p.m. Friday 3 May Astonbury All Saints’ Church & Saturday 4 May Astonbury Memorial Hall Regular events at Aston Recreation Centre Tuesday Afternoon - Tea Dance 1.45 -3.45 p.m. Thursday Afternoon - Lets Dance 50+ 1.15 -2.00.p.m. Tiny Tots Dance 2.15 -3.00.p.m. Friday Morning - Zumba Fitness Class 10.00 - 11.00.a.m. LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER AT ALL SAINTS’ Mothering Sunday 31st March – 10.30 a.m. Family Communion. Palm Sunday 14th April – 10.30 a.m. Procession from Methodist Church followed by Family Communion at All Saints’. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of Holy Week – 6.45 p.m. Journey to the Cross and Compline Maundy Thursday – 7.30 pm Sung Eucharist at Weston Good Friday – 2.00 pm Last Hour Devotional Service Easter Eve – 9.00 pm Service of Light and First Eucharist of Easter Easter Day 21st April - 10.30 a.m. Family Communion. The Acorn Magazine Delivered to all residents by volunteers Printing by Printhouse is published by from All Saints’ Church P.C.C. 472 Osmaston Road Derby Aston on Trent Community Group Edition 70 will cover May, June, DE24 8AH and sponsored by and July2019 Telephone 01332 603346 Aston on Trent Parish Council Copy deadline 8th April 2019 E-mail - [email protected] Compiler and Editor David Brown Telephone 792189 E-mail [email protected]